The best golf balls for 2026: Our expert’s guideChanges are coming to golf balls eventually with commitment to rollback, but the impact on casual golfers will be minimalMon Apr 20 2026 - 17:17
Rory McIlroy’s Masters means Ireland has second-most Major wins since 2007No country other than the US has won more than four in that time, with McIlroy primed to win moreFri Apr 17 2026 - 15:00
I played Augusta the day after the Masters. This is how it wentAfter 29 Masters I finally got to drive down Magnolia Lane and it was worth the waitThu Apr 16 2026 - 16:45
Luke Donald makes first visit to Adare Manor ahead of 2027 Ryder CupTwo-time winning captain inspects ‘incredible venue’ in Co LimerickWed Apr 15 2026 - 20:24
Shane Lowry’s scar tissue is building after consecutive Sunday rounds in the 80s at AugustaRory McIlroy said he was checking out for Lowry’s score on the leaderboards at the MastersMon Apr 13 2026 - 15:03
Rory McIlroy is the greatest European golfer and he is not finished yetThe Masters champion will be one of the favourites for the US PGA Championship at Aronimink next monthMon Apr 13 2026 - 14:41
Rory McIlroy overcomes demons to retain Masters title after another dramatic final dayA final round of 71 had its ups and downs, but McIlroy held off everyone, including a charge from Scottie Scheffler at AugustaMon Apr 13 2026 - 01:42
‘Wild’: Shane Lowry becomes the first player in Masters history to have two holes-in-one Irish golfer aced the sixth hole at Augusta National as he moved two shots off the lead heading into SundaySun Apr 12 2026 - 01:07
Rory McIlroy hits series of speedbumps to surrender advantage at the MastersDefending champion shoots 73 on low-scoring day to end round tied with Cameron Young, with Shane Lowry only two behindSun Apr 12 2026 - 00:49
Rory McIlroy’s magical second round puts him in dominant position to defend Masters title Shane Lowry impressed in bogey-free round to move into top 5, but McIlroy’s late flourish was imperiousSat Apr 11 2026 - 00:52
After over 40 Masters, Fred Couples keeps coming back for more‘I consider it to be just the greatest walk you could ever have’Fri Apr 10 2026 - 20:40
Rory McIlroy gets Masters defence off to perfect start as Shane Lowry also impressesMcIlroy takes share of clubhouse lead with Sam Burns while Lowry enjoys hole-out eagle in his opening round of two-under 70 Thu Apr 09 2026 - 21:50
Masters 2026 preview: The monkey off his back, Rory McIlroy turns aggressive for title defenceShane Lowry aiming for a more patient approach at Augusta NationalWed Apr 08 2026 - 20:42
Masters merchandise top-notch, but could this be last hurrah for the tournament gnome? A trip to the North Shop at Augusta National is almost as important as the golfWed Apr 08 2026 - 19:35
Masters 2026 Diary: Tournament sounds warning bell for mobile phonesMobiles prohibited; astonishing driving distances; making the cut; and moreWed Apr 08 2026 - 19:05
The Masters 2026: Champion Rory McIlroy eyes back-to-back glory at AugustaMcIlroy reflects on the sacrifices of his parents and his newfound motivation Wed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Shane Lowry: ‘I’d always said I’d love to be the first Irishman to win a green jacket, but to be second would be pretty nice’Offaly man says receiving the green jacket from friend Rory McIlroy ‘would be the best dream’Tue Apr 07 2026 - 20:57
Masters 2026 Diary: Tom McKibbin takes the road less travelled to AugustaJon Rahm signals Irish Open return, Tommy Fleetwood hails Amen CornerTue Apr 07 2026 - 16:58
Top players set to sport new sponsorship garb at the Masters Texas Open impresses Kim; thoughtful Augusta landscaping; weather watch; and much moreTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Rejuvenated and in-form Patrick Reed ready to go for second Masters titleThe 2018 champion comes to Augusta after a rare four-week break following a strong start to the DP World Tour seasonMon Apr 06 2026 - 21:03
Rory McIlroy seeks entry into elite club of players who have defended Masters titlesOnly Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have managed the featSun Apr 05 2026 - 06:00
The Masters: Five players that could be putting on the Green Jacket next SundayMatt Fitzpatrick is in the form of his life, while Jon Rahm is impressing on the LIV TourSun Apr 05 2026 - 06:00
Shane Lowry’s Augusta experience will help him to contend at the Masters, says coachNeil Manchip says Lowry has moved on from the disappointment of the Cognizant Classic collapseSat Apr 04 2026 - 06:00
Houston hole-in-one gives Shane Lowry a Major boostThis was fourth ace of Lowry’s PGA career; Gary Woodland completes remarkable comeback following brain surgeryTue Mar 31 2026 - 06:00
Golf equipment: What are the best drivers on the market in 2026?In the first part of our look at golf equipment for the new season we highlight what’s hot in the realm of drivers, now more advanced than everMon Mar 30 2026 - 16:49
Rory McIlroy documentary recounts an extraordinary storyContributions from McIlroy’s parents add a layer of authenticity that elevates the projectSun Mar 29 2026 - 12:00
Closing birdie sees Shane Lowry dip under par at Houston OpenIrish golfer added tournament to schedule ahead of Masters after recent missed cuts Thu Mar 26 2026 - 18:58
Shane Lowry looking to recapture form at Houston OpenSéamus Power benefits from a withdrawal to get start at PGA Tour eventWed Mar 25 2026 - 16:10
Shane Lowry heads to Texas in search of some Masters momentumJustin Rose’s blooming great mates; Another big pay-day for Pádraig; Matt Fitzpatrick’s winning bagTue Mar 24 2026 - 06:00
Matt Fitzpatrick quick to highlight slow play issues after bounceback win at Valspar English golfer takes Valspar win a week after coming up just short at The Players Mon Mar 23 2026 - 19:34
Rory McIlroy focused on defending Masters title while still enjoying the champion perksReigning Masters champion ‘really pleased’ with recovery following back issueWed Mar 18 2026 - 18:15
Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu includes tribute to his mother Rosie’s cookingDates stuffed with goats cheese will be on the appetisers with Wagyu filet mignon and fillet of seared salmon for the mains Wed Mar 18 2026 - 15:18
Matt Fitzpatrick shows touch of class after missing out on Players title to Cameron Young Lauren Walsh links up with The Island as she gets set for first LPGA Tour event in the United StatesTue Mar 17 2026 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy sees a ‘small win’ in Sawgrass as preparations for his Masters defence ramp upCameron Young took the Players Championship title with a brilliant final roundSun Mar 15 2026 - 22:26
‘It would have sucked to be going home this afternoon’: Rory McIlroy makes Players cutShane Lowry’s weekend cut short by second-round 73Fri Mar 13 2026 - 19:43
Rory McIlroy stays patient as he eases back into action at The Players Defending champion was clearly not swinging at 100 per cent force during his first round at SawgrassThu Mar 12 2026 - 21:21
Rory McIlroy says ‘indications in right direction’ to defend Players Championship despite injuryMcIlroy’s delayed arrival to Sawgrass came after spending time receiving intensive treatment on a lower back injuryWed Mar 11 2026 - 21:48
Akshay Bhatia dedicates Bay Hill win to late niece who died from rare diseaseGraeme McDowell shows improved form on LIVTue Mar 10 2026 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy says back injury is ‘more stubborn’ than he thought as he tries to get fit for PlayersSéamus Power added to the field for Players Championship Mon Mar 09 2026 - 21:17
Rory McIlroy’s injury withdrawal comes at worst possible stage in his seasonWorld number two hopeful of defending his Players title next week after withdrawing from Arnold Palmer InvitationalSun Mar 08 2026 - 13:36
Rory McIlroy keeps his patience to make a move at Arnold Palmer InvitationalSecond round 68 gets McIlroy into contention at Bay Hill as Shane Lowry misses cutFri Mar 06 2026 - 20:12
Shane Lowry makes lacklustre start at Arnold Palmer InvitationalIrishman left with work to do to make the cut after flat response to Cognizant Classic collapseThu Mar 05 2026 - 22:42
Rory McIlroy tells Shane Lowry not to let nightmare finish last week define his season‘It was two bad holes, two bad swings. It doesn’t mean the rest of the year is going to be bad’Wed Mar 04 2026 - 20:34
Luke Donald expects Adare Manor Ryder Cup ‘to be played in a very respectful and classy way’European captain says he intends to speak to Jon Rahm soon to ‘see where his head is’Wed Mar 04 2026 - 17:17
To the Manor born: No surprise that Luke Donald will lead Europe yet again in AdareThe decision of high-profile Ryder Cup players to move to LIV opened the way to the Englishman taking charge for a third time Wed Mar 04 2026 - 16:08
Pádraig Harrington reflects on lack of Irish golfers on DP World TourLauren Walsh makes her first outing on LPGA Tour in ChinaTue Mar 03 2026 - 06:00
Shane Lowry’s collapse at PGA National will leave some mental scarringWinning on the PGA Tour is hard, which makes the chances that slip away all the harder to takeMon Mar 02 2026 - 11:56
Shane Lowry suffers nightmare collapse over closing holes to miss out on $1.7 million payday Nico Echavarria takes title after Offaly man squanders three-shot lead with double bogeys on 16th and 17thSun Mar 01 2026 - 23:24
Séamus Power in contention at Cognizant Classic midway pointShane Lowry moves to five-under for share of sixthFri Feb 27 2026 - 22:50
Áine Donegan makes dream debut on LET with two-stroke lead at Women’s NSW OpenClare woman’s second round featured an eagle, seven birdies and a lone bogey in AustraliaFri Feb 27 2026 - 12:05
